Disclaimer: This translation does not guarantee complete accuracy, please confirm with the original page text.
430
Those who make the ancient paths, hidden by the land of enjoyment, new, are worthy of worship by the virtuous. 55. My renowned kingship did not come from a wheel, nor from other jewels, nor from treasures, nor from a six-limbed army, nor from sons, nor from myself, but only from one Jayakumar, for in all deeds of valor, my victory came from him. 56-57. By conquering the Mlechcha kings, he established my glorious name on the Nabhi mountain, what has anyone else done in this matter? 58. This Arkakoti has spread my infamy, worthy of being counted among infamies, and lasting like a black gram, throughout the world as long as the moon exists. 59. He has not only followed the path of injustice, but has also made himself the chief among those who are worthy of punishment from the world. 60. Just as collyrium is produced from a lamp, so this infamy has arisen from me, this is not Arkakoti, but indeed infamy itself. 61. Jayakumar, by my command, punishes those who are inclined towards injustice, therefore, the punishment he has given him in battle is well done. 62. What else? If even the eldest son is guilty, the king should punish him, I am ready today to follow this path of righteousness on Arkakoti. 63. You have given the daughter named Akshamala to that arrogant one without thinking, this is bad. 64. Or, by giving the famous Akshamala as a gift, you have also given Arkakoti respect, that is right, because he is tainted, is the moon's form abandoned because it is tainted? 65. But the Chakravarti, even though his son committed a crime, ignored him - did not punish him, this infamy of mine has been made permanent by the great Akampan. 66. Thus, having appeased the Lord of the Universe, with a pleasant face and a pleasant demeanor, abandoning the eldest son, he made the son born of a concubine the heir according to the law of the fish. 67.